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#355 of 635 schools in WV
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Marshall County Schools · Moundsville, WV
A Marshall County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
750 Tomlinson Ave, Moundsville, WV 26041
- Math 41% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low116/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,545
Median home value
$128,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Dale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Washington Lands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Leona Ave Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 3–6 | 3.9 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Center Mcmechen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moundsville, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in WV?
Central Elementary School ranks #355 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (304) 843-4425
- Area population (ZIP 26041)
- 15,706
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26041; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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